The Supreme Court has issued targeted directions to safeguard the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, whose population has sharply declined due to habitat loss and collisions with power transmission lines in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Court expanded priority conservation areas, created dedicated power-line corridors, ordered undergrounding and rerouting of high-risk lines, and restricted new wind and large solar projects in key habitats. It also directed state-specific conservation actions such as grassland restoration, predator management, captive breeding support, the “jump-start” technique in Gujarat, and greater community participation. These combined legal, ecological, and management measures aim to prevent the species’ extinction and ensure its long-term recovery.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court’s December 2025 ruling recalibrated the Green Energy Corridor by balancing renewable expansion with Great Indian Bustard conservation. By replacing a blanket ban with priority zones, it ensured regulatory clarity for meeting India’s 500 GW non-fossil target, while highlighting challenges of land, finance, and coordination.
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